Particle Size Measurements : Fundamentals

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Particle size, size distributions and shape 3. Quality aspects in particulate analysis 4. Sampling 5. Dispersion 6. Overview of size characterization methods 7. Microscopy and image analysis 8. Sieving 9. Electrical sensing zone 10. Laser diffraction 11. Ultrasound extinction 12. Dynamic light scattering 13. Sedimentation; 13.1 Gravitational sedimentation; 13.2 Centrifugal sedimentation; 13.3 Sedimentation field flow fractionation 14. In- and on-line measurement 15. Written standards 16. Reference materials 17. Quality management and calibration 18. Definitions and symbols 19. Multilingual terminology 20. Statistical background Annex I. Names and addresses of institutes and companies Subject index